Got Anxiety? Got stress? Help is out there ( and you don’t even have to leave your house to find it).

Got anxiety? Got stress? At this point, I’m pretty sure it’s safe to say that we do. In these “unprecedented times” it sometimes hard to know how to cope with all of the changes that have happened so quickly, and in knowing how to cope with our new normal. As parents, it is important for us to know how to facilitate good mental health, for ourselves, and also for our children. We are important too, and if we aren’t healthy, how can we care for them?

For people who are looking for support, NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) has developed a resource guide to helps to address many of the questions that people may have as they cope with the current situation. They are also available by phone to address questions that might not be answered by the guide.

Topics include how to cope with anxiety, how to cope with feelings of loneliness and isolation while sheltering in place, or quarantined, how to help people with mental illness or even what assistance programs are available for people who may be suffering financially due to business closures.

Among the suggestions that they have for helping with anxiety is to remember that knowledge is power (find out the information that is most relevant to you), and Don’t accept everything you read or hear (make sure that your sources are accurate and reputable).

They mention the importance of getting your emotional support system in place. Helpful suggestions include: maintaining familiar routines, take care of your basic needs and employ healthy coping strategies, such as getting enough rest, eating healthy food and engaging in physical activity.

They suggest reaching out for support if needed, and have provided a number of ideas such as a “warmline” staffed by volunteers trained as listeners, online support groups, and even text support!

NAMI COVID-19 Resource Guide

Be well, and remember that we are all in this together.

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